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Slammer_Jammer_Man
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 Posted - 2006/10/11 : 01:45:05
A thought popped into my head while I was perusing my music collection the other day, and that was which song I thought was the best remix I'd heard. It's a very different question to asking what's the best song you've heard... whether the song you name is an original or a remix, you're just basing it on how it compares to other songs. But remixes, in a category of their own, are a whole different kettle of fish. You get so many remixes that just change a few notes, or up the tempo (i.e. Re-Con's remix of Insane) and really don't do anything special with the song; at least not on a technical level.
So I figured that what would define the best remix would be something that remains true to a remix, having enough likeability to the original that it's not a cover, yet still has changed vastly enough that you can hear the technical brilliance that's gone into producing the mix. Of course technicality isn't the only thing, the producer needs to carefully balance this with making the song sound good; at least as good as the original, hopefully better. The final, and most difficult aspect I think, is managing to leave a distinct mark on the song, saying this remix was done by me and this is my sound, but without making it so that the distinct sound of the original producers is lost either.
I went through my collection, listening to lots of originals and remixes, and in the end I decided to tip my hat in V.A.G.A.B.O.N.D's direction. Man that guy has got some talent, overall, but his remixes are the bomb. The song I decided was the best remix was none other than Brisk & Ham - Serious Hardcore (V.A.G.A.B.O.N.D Remix). The way you can see the evolution of the song from it's very first inception, Stimulant DJ's - Are You Serious?, a wicked Hard House track, into a pitched up Freeform stormer, then V.A.G.A.B.O.N.D comes along and twists it into an insidious, dark, acidic track, but you can still hear all the right elements that make it the Brisk & Ham original. Brilliant track!
Anyway, I talk too much, and I wonder how many people are actually going to read all that!  All the same I'm quite interested to see what people think, both about my crazy definitions of good remixes, and what they think the best remix is.
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Edited by - Slammer_Jammer_Man on 2006/10/11 02:22:06 |
Sk8SiM
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Posted - 2006/10/11 : 01:52:11
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Originally posted by Slammer_Jammer_Man:
Anyway, I talk too much...
Excuse me... thats my rep around here thank you very much 
I'll come back and read it all don't worry... just gonna put the kettle on 
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Nar mate i totally agree... its good to see someone else around here see's things a bit more indepth (like myself)
For me it would have to be...
Pleasure & Pain - Adman & Demo!
Listen to the Remix (Frisky and Hujib, I Think Is It?) - Very talented track...
Then go back and listen to the original - FANTASTIC... but...MY GAWD is it different!!!
Then come back to the remix... and it all sinks in - "F*CKING HELL ARE THESE GUYS TALETNED!!!"
Yep ^^^^^^^^ Goooooood Shit
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Brian K
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Posted - 2006/10/11 : 23:33:35
most any remix by brisk in the mid 90s to 2000...especially rock this place
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Brian K
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Posted - 2006/10/11 : 23:53:18
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Originally posted by Sk8SiM:
Pleasure & Pain - Adman & Demo!
Listen to the Remix (Frisky and Hujib, I Think Is It?)
but the frisky & hujib mix is more of a remix of justin time's remix =P
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clarke101
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 01:18:06
Luna-C & Dair - Ready 2 Rumble (Panacea Remix)
Luna-C - Xpander (Panacea Remix)
Both imo better than the originals and also completely different.
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Brian K
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 Posted - 2006/10/12 : 01:22:41
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Originally posted by clarke101:
Luna-C - Xpander (Panacea Remix)
I don't think I've even heard this?
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clarke101
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 01:26:33
Err KFACD01 11 Reasons more
http://www.kniteforce.co.uk/discography.asp?PageRef=34&DiscographyRef=250&CatNo=KFACD01
Does that mean you havnt heard the Nasenblueten remix of Death of a Psycopath as well?
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Brian K
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 05:22:35
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Does that mean you havnt heard the Nasenblueten remix of Death of a Psycopath as well?
until now yes this is what happens when you mainly purchase vinyl, you miss nice finds =P
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Marshy88
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 10:23:42
Lethal Theory Feat. Vicky Fee - Bring Me back (DJ Kurt) <- Sick Tune
Beatfreakz - Somebodys watchin me (Dougal & Gammer)
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clarke101
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 11:15:47
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Originally posted by Brian K:
quote:
Originally posted by clarke101:
Does that mean you havnt heard the Nasenblueten remix of Death of a Psycopath as well?
until now yes this is what happens when you mainly purchase vinyl, you miss nice finds =P
That also a really good remix and i should have added to my list. Its not what you expect but still rocks.
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Phobz
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 12:22:07
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Originally posted by clarke101:
Luna-C & Dair - Ready 2 Rumble (Panacea Remix)
Tune!!! Not heard the Panacea Remix yet tho :o
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GREGGYHTID13
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 13:19:11
i'd say the nu-style/gabber mix of rock that body by scott brown
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bent_bananna
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 14:06:06
Angel Eyes - Vagabond Rmx
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Dain-Ja
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 18:46:33
that remix of Angel Eyes is horrible
first time I heard it I was like wtf, what a piece of crap.
I'd say the best remix is the Breeze & Styles remix of 24/7
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Marshy88
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 18:54:21
Think i hav to agree with you on that dain-ja the original is so much better
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jenks
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Posted - 2006/10/12 : 18:58:50
Hixxy remix of 'Bullet In The Gun'
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